Gaming machine having a community game with side wagering

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8696445
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12827600

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A gaming system includes at least one community display, a first gaming machine, and a second gaming machine. The at least one community display displays a communal game that includes a plurality of elements. At least some of the plurality of elements have a communal value associated therewith. The first and second gaming machines have a respective first and second video display for displaying the plurality of elements. At least some of the plurality of elements have a first and second player value associated therewith. The first and second gaming machines determine the first and second player values by applying a respective first and second value-enhancement parameter to the communal values associated with at least some of the plurality of elements. The first value-enhancement parameter is different than the second value-enhancement parameter.

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  • BALLY GAMING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Peter R Glenview, US 118 4191
Englman, Allon G Chicago, US 180 10037
Hornik, Jeremy M Chicago, US 176 8386
Pacey, Larry J Chicago, US 211 12963

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